Tropical Storm Barry is producing torrential rains in the State of Veracruz. The rains are spreading westward.

At 1 p.m. CDT the center of Barry was located inland Mexico near latitude 19.6 north, longitude 97.4 west. Barry is moving toward the west near 8 mph. This motion is expected to continue during the next 24 hours, bringing the cyclone farther inland today.

Maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph with higher gusts. These winds are confined to a few rainbands near the coast. Weakening is forecast, and barry should become a remnant low tonight or Friday.

Tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 70 miles to the east of the center.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 1005 mb, or 29.68 inches.

Barry is expected to produce total rainfall accumulations of 3 to 5 inches --with maximum amounts of 10 inches -- over portions of southern Mexico. These rains could cause life-threatening flash flooding and mud slides, especially in mountainous areas.

Tropical storm conditions are still occurring along portions of the coast within the warning area. These winds are likely to subside later today.